Billing Representative / Coding Specialist

Job Title: Billing Representative / Coding Specialist

Department: Administrative

Immediate Supervisor Title: Revenue Cycle Supervisor

Job Supervisory Responsibilities: None

General Summary: Responsible for timely and accurately coding office, radiology, procedure, delivery, obstetrics and surgical encounters.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Analyze chart for coding of patient encounters, including diagnostic and procedural information, significant reportable elements and complications.
• Review and verify that documentation supports diagnoses, procedures and treatment
• Assign CPT and ICD-10 codes for reimbursement
• Analyze medical records and identify documentation deficiencies
• Research, analyze, recommend and facilitates plan of action to correct discrepancies and prevent future coding errors.
• Serves as a resource to providers and other billing staff
• Maintain CPT certification
• Maintain CEU’s set by the practice

Education:

• Certified Professional Coder

Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Coding experience in OB/GYN preferred

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of CPT
• Knowledge of ICD-10
• Knowledge of payer policies
• Knowledge of CCI edits
• Knowledge of local and national coverage determination

Skills:

• Ability to manage time
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Articulate communication skills both in person and in email
• Excellent organizational skills

Abilities:

• Maintain quality and efficiency standards set by the practice

HIPAA Compliance: In order to fulfill the responsibilities of this position, access to the following information is required:

• Patient billing and health records

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Office
• Private practice

Work Location: In person